We are seeking an experienced IT Senior Project Manager with a strong background in deploying global Configure Price Quote (CPQ) systems. This contractor role ensures alignment with business objectives, manages cross-functional teams, and drives project execution in accordance with established IT PMO standards.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Customer Product Management and IT Commercial Enterprise Applications leadership. Familiarity with the Tacton platform is a plus, and experience with Jira and Agile development methodologies is required.

This is a temporary contract position with an immediate start, running through October 2026 (subject to extension or change).

The IT Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of initiatives to enhance CPQ capabilities. This includes planning, execution, and delivery of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, including detailed planning, milestone tracking, stage-gate governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex IT projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
Develop project charter, integrated project plans, resource and contingency plans, and supporting documentation
Manage financial forecasts, budget variance, and scope changes; support budget resolution processes
Partner with stakeholders and sponsors to define success criteria, KPIs, and performance metrics
Facilitate operational checkpoint activities throughout the project lifecycle
Identify, assess, and mitigate high-priority risks and issues
Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and compliance standards
Communicate project status regularly through clear, accurate, and professional reporting
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing updates and insights to key stakeholders
Represent projects in governance meetings and cross-functional forums
Define and track milestones; maintain an integrated delivery roadmap
Ensure projects meet defined success parameters and KPIs
Develop realistic resource plans aligned with project needs and skill requirements
Manage requirements, risks, issues, and decisions; remove barriers and escalates when necessary
Collaborate with program management on reporting and overall project status
Risk and opportunity management
Cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Accountability and ownership mindset
Advanced project planning and execution
Leadership in matrixed environments

Required Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience delivering IT projects, including large-scale global implementations
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Proven leadership skills, including team mobilization, conflict resolution, and decision-making in ambiguous environments
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage all organizational levels
Strong influencing and negotiation capabilities in a matrixed environment
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to build trust with stakeholders
Ability to perform under pressure, adapt to change, and manage uncertainty
Strong business and technical acumen (Finance, Source-to-Pay)
Experience leading virtual and global teams
Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Experience managing technology projects
Advanced PowerPoint skills (design and functionality)
Expertise in MS Project (planning, scheduling, dependency tracking, critical path)
Proficiency in MS Teams
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
PMP certification (Project Management Institute)
Agile certification
Flexibility to work across time zones to support global teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading CPQ system implementations

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